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Acton raises pay-as-you-throw bag prices and bulky-item fees; access stickers unchanged
Summary
Select Board approved modest increases to pay-as-you-throw bag prices and to certain bulky-item fees for FY2026 while keeping access sticker prices the same; at-home compost bins price increased to better reflect town cost.
The Select Board approved recommended changes to the Transfer Station and recycling facility fee schedule for fiscal year 2026 on June 16, 2025.
Budget Manager Ellie Anderson presented recommendations and said the transfer station operating budget rose roughly $78,000 (about an 11.5% increase) year-over-year, chiefly from salary changes tied to collective bargaining, a portion of some staff salaries being moved into the fund, and higher trash disposal costs. To cover operating costs and support ongoing capital…
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